Episode 68: Truths and Lies

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Episode 68: Truth and Lies

Welcome: Please find my latest episode here.  Also, find me as (Ravelry link) saltyjoknits on ravelry or in our (Ravelry link) podcast’s group on ravelry. Email me at saltyjoknits at gmail dot com and as saltyjoknits on instagram

Grateful List

Finished Objects

  1. Nada

WIPS

  1. Curdach Blanket by Carol Feller (also known as Stolen Stitches) using her Blasta yarn
  2. [ravelry link] SOS socks – using teeny button studio’s tough sock (80/20 BFL/nylon) in a Veritaserum colorway 
  3. Chatoyant by Asa Tricosa using Madeline Tosh DK twist in [rav link] Eleven Dark 
  4. Warped on for dish towels with 8/2 maurice brassard unmercerized cotton from gist yarn
  5. Ribbit – Dragon by Megan Lapp (also known as Crafty Intentions)

On Deck

  1. Colorwork – likely a hat from skeindeers new collection
  2. Kiddo’s skirt next weekend (maybe)
  3. Actually making my sew list this weekend – sundress, halter, a line skirts for her, wrap dressk for me, ladyskater dress for her, I want toi fiddle with some jersey knit. And am desperate for cozy, non-scratchy, non tight tops for lounging
  4. Baby hat for the month
  5. Block for blanket
  6. Maybe start a patterned sock – likely will wait til feb. But I saw in my stash when I was looking for my veritaserum this Backyard Fiberworks skein in the Casa Rosada colorway. And I’m kind of wanting that. Could be because my lacey pair now is pink 😉 we will see.

Rants/Raves

Deep Thoughts

Episode 67: Planification Redux

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Episode 67: Planification Redux

Welcome: Please find my latest episode here.  Also, find me as (Ravelry link) saltyjoknits on ravelry or in our (Ravelry link) podcast’s group on ravelry. Email me at saltyjoknits at gmail dot com and as saltyjoknits on instagram

Grateful List

Finished Objects

  1. (Ravelry link) Latest stripey SOS by Susan B Anderson – using Lollipop yarn in the traditional sock base – in the colorway (Ravelry link) Dream a Little Dream 
  2. Lothlorien by Jennifer Wood using Dyetastic Silk Sock (50/50 silk/merino) in Golden Rose.

WIPS

  1. Curdach Blanket by Carol Feller (also known as Stolen Stitches) using her Blasta yarn
  2. Dragon by Megan Lapp (also known as Crafty Intentions) 

Holiday Gifts

  1. Dyetastic yarns advent calendar – 
  2. 52 Weeks of Socks by Laine Magazine
  3. Ziggurat Sweaters by Asa Tricosa (Yarn Culture for US)

2020 report and planification tally

2021 planification

Rants/Raves

Episode 66: #DecemberSanityCheck

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Episode 66: #DecemberSanityCheck

WARNING: I note before each links that goes to Ravelry in this blog post so that if you are not able to safely use Ravelry, you can avoid those links.

Welcome: Please find my latest episode here.  Also, find me as (Ravelry link) saltyjoknits on ravelry or in our (Ravelry link) podcast’s group on ravelry. Email me at saltyjoknits at gmail dot com and as saltyjoknits on instagram

Grateful List

Finished Objects

  1. (Ravelry link)  My second woven scarf using wonderland yarn cheshire cat in little bat and Dyetastic one of a kind purply/black  (12 dent heddle)
  2. The Rainscape Cowl by Erin Kurup (Remade by Hand) using Dyetastic Perfectly Sock base in black fuschia
  3. Another (Ravelry link)  butterfly and cocoon by Susan B Anderson using the same Plain Jane Craft DK from etsy
  4. (Ravelry link) Another woven scarf – using Obsidian in The Fiberist Audobon Worsted 100%; SweetGeorgia Worsted in Raspberry Swirl. (8 dent heddle)

WIPS

  1. (Ravelry link)Latest stripey SOS by Susan B Anderson – using Lollipop yarn in the traditional sock base – in the colorway Dream a Little Dream
  2. Curdach Blanket by Carol Feller in her Blasta base – note that Carol feller will have the pattern available for non-club members and this fantastic yarn in October.
  3.  Lothlorien Shawl by Jennifer Wood
  4. (Ravelry link) Dragon by Megan Lapp
  5. Skeindeer knits new hat collection

Sock wear report

Rants/Raves

Deep Thoughts

Episode 65: So tired but still crafting

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Episode 65: So tired but still crafting

WARNING: I use links to ravelry in this blog post. Note that Ravelry’s redesign has significant accessibility issues where people have experienced migraines, auras and even seizures. Please educate yourself on the Ravelry issues if their redesign might cause you issues. The few places I could find links to the same content outside of ravelry, I have added and noted where a link goes to Ravelry. I hope that helps.

Welcome: Please find my latest episode here.  Also, find me as (Ravelry link) saltyjoknits on ravelry or in our (Ravelry link) podcast’s group on ravelry. Email me at saltyjoknits at gmail dot com and as saltyjoknits on instagram

Grateful List

Finished Objects

  1. Berry Baby Hat but pumpkin by Michelle Sabatier using leftover Rios in lettuce and sunset
  2. Baby hat with top knot by tegan using PlainJane Craft DK cotton in a pale blue
  3. My first woven scarf using sweet georgia tough love sock which is an 80/20 merino nylon blend in the saltwater and neverland colorways
    1. Recommendation Gist Yarn

WIPS

  1. Second woven scarf using Wonderland Yarn in Little Bat and some Merino Sock from Dyetastic that was part of a OOAK sale in a blacky purple
  2. Latest stripey SOS by Susan B Anderson – using Lollipop yarn in the traditional sock base – in the colorway Dream a Little Dream
  3. Curdach Blanket by Carol Feller in her Blasta base – note that Carol feller will have the pattern available for non-club members and this fantastic yarn in October.
  4.  Lothlorien Shawl by Jennifer Wood
  5. The Rainscape Cowl by Erin Kurup (Remade by Hand) using Dyetastic Perfectly Sock base – i think it’s the Junk Rock colroway which is hot pinks, to almost read to a bubblegum pink

Rants/Raves

Deep Thoughts

Episode 64: Finishtastic

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Episode 64: Finishtastic

WARNING: I use links to ravelry in this blog post. Note that Ravelry’s redesign has significant accessibility issues where people have experienced migraines, auras and even seizures. Please educate yourself on the Ravelry issues if their redesign might cause you issues. The few places I could find links to the same content outside of ravelry, I have added and noted where a link goes to Ravelry. I hope that helps.

Welcome: Please find my latest episode here.  Also, find me as (Ravelry link) saltyjoknits on ravelry or in our (Ravelry link) podcast’s group on ravelry. Email me at saltyjoknits at gmail dot com and as saltyjoknits on instagram

Grateful List

Finished Objects

  1. All the face masks (fabric patch pattern)
  2. (ravelry link) Looking Forward Looking Back by Claire Ellen
  3. (ravelry link) Smooth Operator Christmas socks by Susan B Anderson
  4. (ravelry link) More Hockey Socks Please (Smooth Operator again)
  5. (ravelry link) Woven Kitchen Towels

WIPS

  1. Curdach Blanket by Carol Feller in her Blasta base – note that Carol feller will have the pattern available for non-club members and this fantastic yarn in October.
  2.  Lothlorien Shawl by Jennifer Wood

On Deck

Rants/Raves

Deep Thoughts

Episode 63: Blustery

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Episode 63: Blustery

WARNING: I use links to ravelry in this blog post. Note that Ravelry’s redesign has significant accessibility issues where people have experienced migraines, auras and even seizures. Please educate yourself on the Ravelry issues if their redesign might cause you issues. The few places I could find links to the same content outside of ravelry, I have added and noted where a link goes to Ravelry. I hope that helps.

Welcome: Please find my latest episode here.  Also, find me as (Ravelry link) saltyjoknits on ravelry or in our (Ravelry link) podcast’s group on ravelry. Email me at saltyjoknits at gmail dot com and as saltyjoknits on instagram

Grateful List

Finished Objects

  1. A very old granny squares blanket

WIPS

  1. (ravelry link) Curdach Blanket by Carol Feller in her Blasta base – note that Carol feller will have the pattern available for non-club members and this fantastic yarn in October.
  2. (ravelry link) Smooth Operator Christmas socks by Susan B Anderson
  3. (ravelry link) Looking Forward Looking Back by Claire Ellen

Rants/Raves

Deep Thoughts

Episode 62: Woven Tales

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Episode 62: Woven Tales

WARNING: I use links to ravelry in this blog post. Note that Ravelry’s recent redesign has significant accessibility issues where people have experienced migraines, auras and even seizures. Please educate yourself on the Ravelry issues if their redesign might cause you issues. The few places I could find links to the same content outside of ravelry, I have added and noted where a link goes to Ravelry. I hope that helps.

Welcome: Please find my latest episode here.  Also, find me as (Ravelry link) saltyjoknits on ravelry or in our (Ravelry link) podcast’s group on ravelry. Email me at saltyjoknits at gmail dot com and as saltyjoknits on instagram

Grateful List

I mentioned coffee – it’s from Blk&Bold

Finished Objects

  1. (ravelry link) Sunstripe cowl from Remade by Hand – Cheshire Cat wonderland yarns 
  2. Dishcloths-ish – My new loom is a schact flip 15″ rigid heddle loom

WIPS

  1. (ravelry link) Curdach Blanket by Carol Feller in her Blasta base – note that Carol feller will have the pattern available for non-club members and this fantastic yarn in October.
  2. Sewing hard fails 😉

Languish Anguish

  1. Macrame plant hanger. Throw it out!!!
  2. 2002 crochet square blanket – in caron simply soft
  3. 2013? 2014? Knit block blanket
  4. (ravelry link) Lothlorien
  5. (ravelry link) Gandalf socks
  6. (ravelry link) Fading point
  7. (ravelry link) Yarnia – already marked as froggied
  8. I need to do all my sewing/other craft projects like the WIP closet! – half done project bag and cut quilt. 
  9. Rants/Raves

Episode 61: Let’s Talk About Stash, Bab

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Episode 61: Let’s Talk About Stash, Baby

WARNING: I use links to ravelry in this blog post. Note that Ravelry’s recent redesign has significant accessibility issues where people have experienced migraines, auras and even seizures. Please educate yourself on the Ravelry issues if their redesign might cause you issues. The few places I could find links to the same content outside of ravelry, I have added and noted where a link goes to Ravelry. I hope that helps.

Welcome: Please find my latest episode here.  Also, find me as (Ravelry link) saltyjoknits on ravelry or in our (Ravelry link) podcast’s group on ravelry. Email me at saltyjoknits at gmail dot com and as saltyjoknits on instagram

Grateful List

21 day YWCA challenge – you can definitely sign up and do it at any time

Finished Objects

  1. (Ravelry link) Butterfly and Cocoon by Susan B Anderson I made another one – in the same plain jane craft on etsy
  2. (Ravelry link) Edie by Isabell Kraemer using Queensland United Sport (55/45 wool/cotton) in (Ravelry link) Lichen colorway
  3. (Ravelry link) Hermione’s Everday Sock in Black Trillium Fibers Lilt in the Primrose colorway; link to designer’s original blog of pattern
  4. (Ravelry link) Crochet Granny Square Blanket by Kelly Mclure

WIPS

  1. Sunstripe Cowl by Remade by Hand – this is a test knit, so there’s no link on her personal site yet but there will be when it goes live (ravelry link to my project page)

Rants/Raves/Deep Thoughts (Stash)

Episode 60: I’m a Finisher with a Capital “F”

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Episode 60: I’m a Finisher with a Capital “F”

Welcome: Please find my latest episode here.  Also, find me as saltyjoknits on ravelry or in our podcasts group on ravelry. Email me at saltyjoknits at gmail dot com and as saltyjoknits on instagram

Grateful List

Finished Objects

  1. Malandros Scarf by Carol Feller using Nerd Girl Yarns in 8bit Sport and I am the Doctor and This Is My Spoon colorway
  2. Butterfly and Cocoon by Susan B Anderson using Knitpicks Brava worsted minis and some cotton blend from etsy store Plain Jane Craft
  3. IceFall by Tin Can Knits using Tosh Merino Light in Charcoal and Dream in Color Jilly base in Amethyst colorway
  4. Some crochet fails
  5. Self-binding napkins

WIPS

  1. Edie by Isabell Kraemer using Queensland United Sport (55/45 wool/cotton) in Lichen colorway
  2. Hermione’s Everday Sock in Black Trillium Fibers Lilt in the Primrose colorway

2020 Planification Update

  1. More sweaters 
  2. More socks – with complicated patterns too pls  
  3. More cowls 
  4. More sewing 
  5. Some embroidery. Hmmm.
  6. Cabling like a boss
  7. Better rav tracking – Might be more like better rav downloading and less reliance on rav

Episode 59: Finishing and Starting Things!

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Episode 59: Finishing and Starting Things!

Welcome: Please find my latest episode here.  Also, find me as saltyjoknits on ravelry or in our podcasts group on ravelry. Email me at saltyjoknits at gmail dot com and as saltyjoknits on instagram

Grateful List

Finished Objects

  1. Lace Hair Kerchief
  2. Santach by Carol Feller using her Blasta yarn in a dark raspberry. Carol’s paid and free classes are here 
  3. Weekender by Andrea Mowry in Malabrigo Rios Cereza.

WIPS

  1. Fading Point by Joji Locatelli.
  2. Malandros Scarf by Carol Feller using Nerd Girl Yarns in 8bit Sport and I am the Doctor and This Is My Spoon colorway
  3. Edie by Isabell Kraemer using Queensland United Sport (55/45 wool/cotton) in Lichen colorway

Rants/Raves/Deep Thoughts